Jobs in Social Media: Exercise Your Weaknesses

Break down your social media strengths and weaknesses by comparing and contrasting your skills and experience with those required of all social media professionals. If you find you have several weaknesses, you may want to attack those directly and

The following general skill areas are necessary for all social media professionals:

Community management: Coordinating common resources

Search engine optimization (SEO): Increasing a website’s visibility

Creative design: Balancing art and function

Writing skills: Proper grammar with clear messaging

Comfort with emerging trends and technology: Knowing current systems and tools while keeping on top of new offerings